The latest flagship lineup from Xiaomi, known as the Xiaomi 17 series, made its debut recently. This series consists of three phones, all powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The highly anticipated Xiaomi 17 Ultra model is expected to be released in China by the end of this year, according to reports. However, details about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra cameras have already been leaked, giving us a glimpse of what to expect.
Renowned leaker Digital Chat Station shared insights on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra cameras on Weibo. The flagship is rumored to sport a quad-camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a massive 200MP periscope telephoto camera. The primary camera is said to have a large sensor with support for ultra-high dynamic range, while the periscope sensor may incorporate new optical technology.
Although specific sensor details have not been disclosed, speculation suggests that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could include a 50MP OmniVision OV50X main sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN5 ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto lens, and a 200MP Samsung HPE periscope telephoto camera. Additionally, it may feature a 50MP OmniVision OV50M front camera.
Digital Chat Station also hinted at the possibility of two versions of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. While both versions are expected to have similar camera setups and lens configurations, the top-end version may boast innovative camera features and technologies. The leaker previously mentioned the introduction of an advanced continuous optical zoom system, which combines the 200MP sensor with a multi-element periscope zoom lens for seamless zoom transitions.
As we await the official launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, more details about its camera capabilities and features are likely to surface. Stay tuned for updates on this highly anticipated flagship from Xiaomi.